Orderly Worship—1 Corinthians 14:26–40 Open It 1. *What is it like to attend a disorderly meeting or gathering? 2. Why is it important to be organized when you have a task to accomplish? Explore It 1. *What contributions were the Corinthians to make when coming together? (14:26) 2. How can Christians be involved in worship services? (14:26) 3. *What kind of order were the Corinthians to observe when speaking in tongues? (14:27–28) 4. How did Paul advise the Corinthians regarding prophesying in church? (14:29–32) 5. How is the gift of prophecy beneficial to the church? (14:31) 6. What makes order essential to worship? (14:33) 7. Why were women not allowed to speak in the Corinthian church? (14:34) 8. How were women to act during worship in the Corinthian church? (14:34–35) 9. What were Corinthian women to do if they wanted to ask something in church? (14:35) 10. What gave Paul the authority to teach the Corinthians? (14:37) 11. *What was Paul’s conclusion regarding corporate worship? (14:40) Get It 1. *How might a church exhibit disorder in its worship? 2. What can Christians do to prepare for worship services? 3. How can you improve your preparation for church services? 4. When have you neglected to participate properly in worship? 5. How could you participate in worship so as to strengthen the church? 6. *How can you use your spiritual gift in a fitting and orderly manner? Apply It 1. *What part of your Saturday can you use to help you prepare for the worship service you attend? 2. How could you encourage fitting and orderly worship in your church each week?